Dar Batha Museum, Fez
Morocco - Essaouira - Fez - Marrakech - Agadir
Dar Batha Museum was a Hispano-Moorish palace which was built towards
the end of the XIXth century. This museum showcases a diverse collection of
traditional art from Fez, the intellectual capital of Morocco. The museum reiterates
the story of antiquity and confirms Fez's rich legacy.
Astrolabes:
This is an important section of the museum, which displays all the astronomical instruments created by the ancient Arabs. These instruments are a work of art made to perfection through the mysteries of talisman and are a must see section of the museum.
Pottery Room in Dar Batha Museum, Fez:
Housing some of the most beautiful Moroccan ceramic objects, the pottery room stands out among all other sections in the museum. Developed solely by Fez craftsmen, these potteries apply the Xth century technique of "Fez Blue". This technique is obtained by using cobalt over white enamel background, thereby creating beautiful floral motifs intertwined together in a harmonious pattern.
Besides this, the museum also displays intricate embroidery, ethnic jewelry, ancient coins, carpets, traditional wood sculptures, sculpted plaster, wrought iron and other decorative materials. All this seen together, gives a peek into the rich ancient past of Fez, making Dar Batha Museum a complete tourist package.
Address of Dar Batha Museum, Fez:
Place du Batha Fez
Tel. (212 55) 63 41 16
